Course : Taking part in a Scrum project: discovering the method

Synthesis course - 1d - 7h00 - Ref. SRU
Price : 990 CHF E.T.

Taking part in a Scrum project: discovering the method




The aim of this course is to provide you with a quick yet comprehensive overview of the principles and concepts that define the Scrum agile method. Whatever your current or future role in an agile Scrum project, you'll understand the essentials of Scrum: the different Scrum roles, the iterative approach and project management with the Backlog and Work in Progress. You'll also gain an insight into the conditions required to successfully implement such an approach.


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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. SRU
  1d - 7h00
990 CHF E.T.




The aim of this course is to provide you with a quick yet comprehensive overview of the principles and concepts that define the Scrum agile method. Whatever your current or future role in an agile Scrum project, you'll understand the essentials of Scrum: the different Scrum roles, the iterative approach and project management with the Backlog and Work in Progress. You'll also gain an insight into the conditions required to successfully implement such an approach.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Identify the specific features of agile approaches compared with V-cycle project cycles
Assign missions and skills to each Scrum team role
Understand the principle of User Stories, the content of a Backlog and how to measure the associated workload.
Monitor progress information communicated throughout the Scrum-driven project
Understand the impact of implementing the Scrum method in projects

Intended audience
IT directors, IS managers, project directors, project managers and project leaders, future Scrum project participants, anyone wanting to understand the agile approach.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Introduction to the Scrum method and team

  • Introduction to agility.
  • Scrum values, the iterative approach: defining the approach and the benefits sought.
  • The ProductOwner, representing the customer.
  • The ScrumMaster, project leader.
  • The development team analyzes needs, designs and implements solutions.
  • Role of other players: users, regulations, quality manager, etc.
  • Managing a Scrum team: conflict management, communication.

2
Project management with Scrum

  • The iterative approach. Constant feedback. Continuous improvement: retrospectives.
  • Planning techniques. Releases, sprints. Sprint reviews.
  • Estimate workloads, define priorities and plan tasks.
  • Project monitoring. Agile indicators. The "Work In Progress".
  • Project management. Distribution of traditional project management activities between Scrum players.
  • How are the functions of traditional project managers taken over?

3
Requirements management with Scrum

  • The Backlog, the set of expected functionalities and other requirements.
  • The ProductOwner's role in Backlog management.
  • Build up the initial Backlog and make it evolve.
  • User Stories. A concept for describing, planning and monitoring the realization of requirements.
  • Customer value and risk management.

4
Implementing an agile Scrum approach

  • Project eligibility conditions for the Scrum method.
  • Implement agility on your projects, carry out a pilot project.
  • Outsource and keep the agile approach.
  • Defining an agile relationship between customer and supplier. Contract issues.
  • Professional associations and certifications.


Publication date : 07/19/2024